The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Ambulance Service

25 injured as ship tips over in dry dock

The Scottish Ambulance Service said 15 people are in hospital and 10 were treated at the scene.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Edinburgh boat rescue operation sees 15 hospitalised and 10 treated at the scene

The Scottish Ambulance Service have confirmed at least 25 people have been injured after the RV Petrel tipped on Wednesday morning, with 15 taken to hospital and a further 10 treated at the scene.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 22, 2023

Leith docks toppled ship incident sees 33 people injured as casualties stretchered from scene

It was confirmed that 21 were taken to hospital and 12 were treated and discharged at the scene.

Daily Record · Mar 22, 2023

Edinburgh major incident: Residents warned 'stay away' from Leith Docks

Emergency services rushed to the Imperial Dock area in Leith shortly before 9am on Wednesday, March 22. Multiple fire appliances, as well as air and ground support from the Scottish Ambulance Service are at the scene.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 22, 2023

Massive Edinburgh boat lurches in Leith Docks as rescue operation launched

Crews from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, as well as an air ambulance, rushed to the docks on Wednesday morning as a huge boat has been pictured tilted at a 45-degree angle

Edinburgh Live · Mar 22, 2023

Perthshire councillor stresses importance of CPR training after arriving at scene of fatal cardiac arrest

Angus Forbes, who represents the Carse of Gowrie ward, raced to the incident when he received a distress call on his GoodSAM app

Daily Record · Mar 16, 2023

GMB Scotland members narrowly accept NHS pay offer

The union represents health staff including those in the Scottish Ambulance Service.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023